Find the Right Way to Give

You know what you care about. We can help make giving simple.

Whether you want to support the organizations you already love, respond to changing community needs, create something that lasts, or establish a charitable fund for your family, we can help you find the right fit.

I want a simple, flexible way to support charities I care about.

Establish a donor-advised fund to make charitable contributions when it works for you and recommend grants to nonprofits over time. We handle the administration, recordkeeping, and grant processing. A donor-advised fund can be a great option for individuals and families who want to organize their giving in one place.

I want to give broadly to Greater Rome.

You don't have to choose just one organization to make a difference. Gifts to the Greater Rome Impact Fund are pooled with gifts from other donors and invested in opportunities that strengthen Rome and Floyd County. Local leaders help identify community needs and recommend grants where charitable dollars can make a meaningful difference.

I want to support a cause I care about.

Choose an area that matters to you—such as education, children, the arts, or another community need—and create a cause focused (field-of-interest) fund dedicated to that purpose.

The specific organizations receiving grants can change over time, allowing your giving to continue supporting the cause you care about as community needs evolve.

I want to support a particular nonprofit for years to come.

Create a lasting source of support for a nonprofit or charitable purpose that matters to you through a designated fund. We invest the fund and make grants according to your wishes. If circumstances change significantly in the future, the Foundation can help ensure your charitable gift continues serving a purpose as close as possible to your original intent.

I want to help students pursue their education.

Create a scholarship based on charitable criteria that reflect what matters to you. The Foundation helps administer the scholarship process, from applications through awards and distributions.

I represent a nonprofit that wants to invest for the future.

Nonprofits can establish an agency fund with the Community Foundation to invest charitable assets for long-term or future needs. Your organization benefits from pooled investment management and local administration while retaining ownership of its assets.

I have a specific project or short-term charitable purpose.

Not every charitable fund needs to last forever. A pass-through fund allows charitable dollars to be collected and distributed for a specific project or purpose, with the full balance available to be used.

I want my gift to last for generations.

Many of the funds above can be established as endowments. An endowed fund is invested for the long term, with a portion available for charitable grants each year. This allows your gift to continue supporting the community or causes you care about well into the future.

You don't need to know the terminology before you call us. Tell us what you want your giving to accomplish, and we'll help you understand the options. There's no pressure and no obligation—just a conversation about what matters to you and how we can help.